Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
744460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link ex Colla) Mosyakin & Clemants

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 428 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743793

Common Names

  • Dysphania nepalensis
  • Nepalese Dysphania
  • Nepalese Goosefoot

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Description

Dysphania nepalensis (also called Nepal Goosefoot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Nepal. It is found in open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dysphania nepalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dysphania nepalensis has yellow flowers with a red-brown center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are ovate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysphania nepalensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy, moist soil.

Where to Find Dysphania nepalensis

Dysphania nepalensis can be found in Nepal.

Dysphania nepalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysphania nepalensis?

Dysphania nepalensis

What is the common name of Dysphania nepalensis?

Nepal Mallow

What is the natural habitat of Dysphania nepalensis?

Himalayan region of Nepal

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2896052: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.
Sergei Leonidovich Mosyakin (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mosyakin' in the authors string.
Steven Earl Clemants (1954-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clemants' in the authors string.